Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Broad Cove over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The opening stretch is a bit of a letdown, with Thursday and Friday offering nothing but poor, messy conditions. Thursday morning has a weak 2.6ft south swell with a cross wind, and the wave energy is a weak 274, so not worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of hope comes Friday morning. It’s still a small 4.6ft south swell, but the wind goes totally glassy, which is a massive win for clean surfaces. The combined energy is a moderate 379, and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so the waves will have some shape. That’s your best bet for the first few days.

Saturday morning holds up decently too. The swell drops a touch to 3.9ft from the south, but we get a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate at 242. It’s a nice little window for an intermediate surfer.

Then we hit a long, dry patch. From Sunday morning all the way through to the following Monday, it’s mostly poor or barely surfable. The swell drops to under 3ft, periods get short, and the wind is messy. The combined energy is often in the double digits, like 54 or 90, which is weak. This is a real gap of about a week with nothing worth getting excited about.

Now, about a week and a half out, we start to see some promise again. On Monday, the 10th of August, the morning is looking tasty. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a long 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is a moderate 214. That’s the kind of clean, long-period groundswell that could throw some nice lines, though it might be a bit straight for the beach break. Still, it’s a standout for the second week.

The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday, the 13th of August. The morning has a solid 7.2ft south swell with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1976, which is serious power. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the size and energy are there. This is expert territory – over 8.2ft by the afternoon. The swell direction is right on the optimum for the point, so Broad Cove could be holding some proper, heavy lines. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts, but this one has real potential.

For the rest of the second week, Thursday morning is the only time I’d make a special trip. The rest is either too small, too windy, or the swell is from the wrong angle.

Stay safe, watch for the sets, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Read more